Thursday, April 6, 2017

Strawberry Almond Overnight Oats

We have been digging overnight oats at our house lately! It's an easy way for me to make my hubby breakfast he can take to the office, because lets be honest...I'm ALWAYS asleep when he walks out the door. We have made some we loved, others leave something to be desired. So the good ones are the ones you will see here. My other go-to one is the Blueberry Muffin Overnight Oats. In our trials of different oats, I have found I need texture. I can't just have oats with mashed up bananas. I need chunks of fruit, or nuts, or both. Hence this one made the cut! It was super yummy...in fact I got a text the morning after I made it from the mister saying "these oats are super good!" So there you go...husband approved ;) Enjoy! Strawberry Almond Overnight Oats1/2 cup old fashioned rolled oats1/2 cup vanilla almond milk (sweetened or unsweetened)1 teaspoon chia seeds1 tablespoon strawberry jam (plus more, if desired)2 teaspoons honey, or more to taste1 tablespoon almond butter1 tablespoon sliced almonds4 strawberriesIn a jar or bowl, combine oats, almond milk, chia seeds, jam, and honey. Stir until well combined and all the oats are covered in liquid. Cover and refrigerate overnight.

For serving: warm oats in the microwave, if desired. Add almond butter and little more jam and stir just slightly so that you can see the swirls. Top with sliced almonds and strawberries.Recipe Source: Julie's Eats and Treats

Me

I'm not going to pretend to be a chef....I'm not. I don't come up with any recipes on my own, I may get inspired to switch an ingredient or two every now and then, but that's it! I do love to find new recipes that other people have come up with that are delicious. I started cooking a lot more when I went from being a full-time working woman to a mom and wife of a poor dental student and couldn't afford takeout like I had in the past. Instead of eating boxed meals, I took the initiative and started cooking! This is my place to store the recipes I try, in an organized fashion rather than having recipe cards scattered all over the kitchen. It is also an easy way to share my recipes with those that ask "Can I get that recipe?!" Some are family favorites, others are recipes that caught my eye. My simple family recipe project has turned into a fun little hobby that keeps going and going. In any case, enjoy :)

About Me

Nate and I have been married since December 2005. We have two sweet little boys named Tucker and Grayson and they are a joy! We currently live in Eastern Washington state where we are attempting life in the country. As a family we love to go on walks, do outdoor activities, see new places, attend sporting events, and enjoy all the good things in life!